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PrLaTteE LIII: ‘ The whole appearance of this bird gives 
the idea of what the schoolboy calls “ cheeky.” ’ 
Chaffinch, hen (+ size). 
and grey about the body and wings. The 
female’s colouring is more subdued, the 
crown and breast being yellowish. Most 
